Mutare magistrates acquits Econet Insurance agent

Magistrate Perseverance Makala ruled that the State had failed to prove the essential elements of the offence, as it lacked evidence linking Magadza to the alleged crime.
By Staff Reporter Dec. 13, 2025

Chinhoyi stock thieves cornered, jailed 9 years

Reason Chimanja and Feliz Faron Chango stole a cow and a calf from Fordson Sosa at Plot 24, Emily Park grazing lands, Chinhoyi. The stolen stock was valued at US$450.
By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 30, 2025

Arrest first, investigate later: The culture of pre-trial punishment in Zim

Bail applications are routinely denied on flimsy grounds, effectively turning remand into State-sanctioned punishment without conviction.

Harare man in trouble over US$11K visa scam

The complainant, who had been referred to Zhou via a Facebook advertisement, transferred US$5 147 into his FBC Bank account in instalments.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 28, 2025

Man seizes cop’s gun during land dispute

The accused, Garikai Chirambadare, appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo, who remanded him in custody to today pending bail application.
By Rejoice Phiri May. 30, 2025
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Blessed Mhlanga seeks ConCourt intervention

Mhlanga, who is represented by lawyers Chris Mhike and Doug Coltart, said the section under which he is charged imposed an unfair burden on journalists.
By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 13, 2025

Journo Mhlanga bail bid ruling deferred to Monday

Mhlanga, who is being represented by Chris Mhike, appeared in court yesterday making a fresh bid for freedom, citing changed circumstances
By Rejoice Phiri Apr. 5, 2025

Infringement of freedom of expression under Section 136 of the Criminal Code: The case of Blessed Mhlanga

Parliament must amend or repeal provisions that unduly restrict freedom of expression.
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu Feb. 27, 2025

Man in soup for assaulting fines officer at court

Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi said on August 2 this year, Mhiyangwa assaulted Kelvin Mupotaringa (25), a fines officer at the Mbare Magistrates Court.
By Rejoice Phiri Dec. 6, 2024